Match report

MSV Duisburg Defeats Verl 4-2 in Thrilling 3. Liga Clash

MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg
4–2
FT
Verl
Verl
Feb 8, 2026

MSV Duisburg displayed their dominance by defeating Verl 4-2 in an intense match of the 3. Liga, showcasing a strong start with early goals from L. Lobinger and D. Borkowski.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: MSV Duisburg 4–2 Verl
  • • Lobinger scored two goals for MSV Duisburg
  • • Borkowski also contributed with a goal and an assist
  • • Verl's O. Mhamdi and J. Stark each scored one goal

Lineups

MSV Duisburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Braune (G)
  • 29 J. Bitter (D)
  • 5 T. Fleckstein (D)
  • 40 B. Schlicke (D)
  • 25 D. Borkowski (M)
  • 6 R. Bulic (M)
  • 8 A. Casar (M)
  • 37 P. Sussek (M)
  • 23 J. Symalla (M)
  • 27 C. Coskun (M)
  • 45 L. Lobinger (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 J. Paris
  • 7 J. Bookjans
  • 14 C. Noss
  • 18 S. Meuer
  • 19 L. Muller
  • 20 N. Jessen
  • 26 F. Kruger
  • 31 D. Kother
  • 33 J. Tugbenyo

Verl

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Schulze (G)
  • 20 O. Mhamdi (D)
  • 5 M. Ens
  • 34 F. Otto (D)
  • 19 N. Kijewski (D)
  • 6 J. Eze (M)
  • 8 D. Waidner (M)
  • 30 T. Gayret (M)
  • 28 Y. Otto (M)
  • 23 A. Besio (M)
  • 10 B. Taz (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 F. Pekruhl
  • 21 T. Knost
  • 14 P. Lehmann
  • 24 M. Stocker
  • 35 A. Foti
  • 7 J. Stark
  • 18 F. Wessig
  • 9 J. Arweiler
  • 11 M. Worner

Timeline

  1. MSV Duisburg
    2' MSV Duisburg Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Lobinger · Assist: J. Symalla
  2. Verl
    4' Verl Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Mhamdi · Assist: D. Waidner
  3. MSV Duisburg
    35' MSV Duisburg Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Borkowski · Assist: J. Symalla
  4. MSV Duisburg
    45'+6 MSV Duisburg Card · Yellow Card
    Rasim Bulić

    Foul

  5. MSV Duisburg
    45' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Borkowski · On: N. Jessen
  6. MSV Duisburg
    45' MSV Duisburg Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Lobinger · Assist: P. Sussek
  7. Verl
    46' Verl subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Otto · On: J. Arweiler
  8. MSV Duisburg
    47' MSV Duisburg Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Sussek
  9. MSV Duisburg
    49' MSV Duisburg Card · Yellow Card
    Can Coskun

    Foul

  10. Verl
    63' Verl subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joshua Eze · On: M. Worner
  11. MSV Duisburg
    64' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rasim Bulić · On: L. Muller
  12. MSV Duisburg
    64' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Lobinger · On: D. Kother
  13. Verl
    71' Verl subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Taz · On: J. Stark
  14. MSV Duisburg
    73' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Symalla · On: C. Noss
  15. MSV Duisburg
    73' MSV Duisburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Casar · On: J. Tugbenyo
  16. Verl
    74' Verl Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Stark · Assist: J. Arweiler
  17. Verl
    82' Verl Card · Yellow Card
    J. Arweiler

    Foul

  18. Verl
    84' Verl subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Besio · On: A. Foti
  19. Verl
    84' Verl subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Otto · On: F. Wessig
  20. MSV Duisburg
    86' MSV Duisburg Card · Yellow Card
    B. Schlicke

    Foul

  21. Verl
    90'+1 Verl Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stark

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat MSV Duisburg Verl
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 59% 89%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 20
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 134 695
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 6 8
xG 0.58 2.11
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 20% 80%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 79 618
Shots Inside Box 5 14
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lobinger's early double (2nd and 45th minute) set the tone for MSV Duisburg, giving them a crucial lead in the match.
  • ▸ Borkowski’s third goal put MSV Duisburg three goals ahead, effectively shifting momentum despite Verl's efforts to close the gap.